Garmin Venu vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu and Garmin Forerunner 30. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.2 mm 35.5 mm
Height 43.2 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 12.4 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 46.3 g 37.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications SMS, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 30
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons -
CASE Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Granite blue Black
BAND Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand Slate grey
BATTERY Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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